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 * BLOGS and Booklists:**
 * Tween & Teen Collection Development Tools ONLINE**

[|http://bookends.booklistonline.com] “Middle-school librarians Cindy Dobrez and Lynn Rutan prove that two heads are better than one when it comes to discussing YA and children's books” (from website) Reviews range from picture books to YA and everything in between, including nonfiction and bio. [] Six male tweens, with the help of their female author sponsor, review YA books and post author interviews for their online peers. [] “Flamingnet is a nonprofit website where students review preteen, teen, and young adult books for you…Flamingnet was created by myself and my dad. We combined my reading with his hobby, computer programming. My website is for students between 8 and 16 years old…We have listed current and even classic books that this age group may find interesting and enjoyable.” (from website) [] “…for teens (queer or not), for librarians, for teachers, for booksellers, for people with teens in their lives and for anyone interested in YA books with GLBTQ characters and themes. What books are already out there? What's new? Your answers are here.” (from website) [] Organized by title, author or subject, NFNT is THE place on the Internet to find graphic novel reviews for kids and teens of all ages. Extremely comprehensive and enormously entertaining, NFNT will have you feeling like a GN expert in no time! [|www.readingrants.org] “A group of booklists for those of you teens out there who need a good read, but are wondering if there's life after Judy Blume and Brian Jacques.” (from Jen's website ) [] Besty, a Candian YA librarian and former BBYA member provides links to innumerable book review sites and blogs, and also solicits reviews from teens. [] Ed, a unusual mix of first grade teacher and YA book junkie, is a past BBYA and Printz Committee member and posts both his reviews and the reviews written by his YA teen book group. [|www.teenreads.com/] “We at Teenreads.com bring teens info and features about their favorite authors, books, series and characters. We are a part of The Book Report Network, a group of websites founded in 1996 that share thoughtful book reviews, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, literary games and contests, and more with readers every week.” (from website) [] The author of this website farms review books out to her army of teen reviewers—whose short bios appear on the website. [] “Our Mission...or whatever. Hello and welcome to our spectacular blog! Recently, we realized that the books that we (the teenagers) read are reviewed primarily by adults -- or under the direction of adults. We decided this doesn't make much sense. So, being the fabulous human beings that we are, will be taking it into our own hands. We plan to bring you reviews, interviews, and the occasional essay on books for young adults.” (from website) []
 * //BLOGS and Book Review Sites FOR TWEENS AND ADULTS://**
 * Bookends Booklist Blog—Cindy and Lynn**
 * Boys Blogging Books—Kurtis, Michael, David, Jason, Steven & Joseph**
 * Flamingnet Book Review—Seth & Dad**
 * I’m Here, I’m Queer. What the Hell do I Read?—Lee Wind**
 * No Flying, No Tights—Robin Brenner**
 * Reading Rants!—Jennifer Hubert**
 * See Me 4 Books—Betsy Fraser**
 * Spicy Reads—Ed Spicer**
 * Teenreads.com—Carol Fitzgerald**
 * Teens Read, Too—Jennifer Wardip**
 * Three Evil Cousins—Twyla, Avery, Aislinn**
 * Toad Hill: book reviews 4 & by tweens--younger friends of Three Evil Cousins**

[] [] [] [] [] [] http://www.mitaliblog.com/ [] [] and this is only a teeny, tiny sampling of what’s out there—feel free to explore, because all of these BLOGS are linked up to about 50 more!
 * //Blogs and Book Review Sites for ADULTS interested in (Mostly) Tweeny Lit://**
 * A Chair, a Fireplace & a Tea Cozy: Liz Burns (Go to for blog post on journal review sites) **
 * Chicken Spaghetti: Books for children and the rest of us, too**
 * Boys, Blokes, Books & Bytes**
 * The CYBILS: Bloggers’ Childrens and YA Book Awards**
 * Jen Robinson’s Book Page: Jennifer Robinson**
 * Librarina: Great Books for Teens & Tweens**
 * Mitali's Fire Escape: a safe place to chat about books between cultures**
 * Shelf Elf: Lizzie Millar**
 * Welcome to My Tweendom: Stacy Dillon**
 * //YALSA Booklists & Book Awards ONLINE//** *(All lists and annotations below come directly from the YALSA website: [|www.ala.org/yalsa] ) “Each of the sections below includes information on the award or list, a nomination form (when available), and links to current and previous award winners or lists of titles.”

//*Please note that YALSA resources are intended for 7th-12th grade students, so some of these materials would be appropriate for 7th & 8th graders. For ALA lists of resources for younger tweens up through 8th grade, check out the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) website: []//

[] [|www.ala.org/yalsa/edwards] [|www.ala.org/yalsa/printz] [] [|www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/poppaper] [|www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/quickpicks] [] []
 * Alex Awards**—“Given annually to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults.” [|www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/alex]
 * Best Books for Young Adults**—“A compilation of the current year’s books with proven or potential appeal to teens.” [|www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/bbya]
 * Great Graphic Novels for Teens**—“YALSA's newest list and is an annual list of recommended graphic novels which have teen appeal.”
 * Margaret A. Edwards Award**—“Honors an author as well as a specific body of their work for lifetime contribution in writing books of enduring popularity with teenagers.”
 * Michael L. Printz Award**—“Honors excellence in literature written for young adults.”
 * Odyssey Award**—“Given to the producer of the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States.”
 * Outstanding Books for the College Bound**—“Updated every five years, this comprehensive list provides reading recommendations to students who plan to continue their education beyond high school.” [|www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/obcb]
 * Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults**—“This list encourages young adults to read for pleasure by presenting them with popular or topical books with teen appeal.”
 * Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers**—“Recreational reading that have wide appeal to teens who, for whatever reason, do not like to read.”
 * Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults**—“Presents audiobooks released within the past two years that appeal to teens.” []
 * Fabulous Films for Young Adults**—“Presents select films especially significant to young adults from those currently available for purchase based on a chosen theme.”
 * Teens' Top Ten**—“A teen choice award given to selected current publications that are of special interest to teens. Teens vote for their choices each Teen Read Week. The votes are tallied and the list is available each November.” []
 * William C. Morris YA Debut Award**—“Honors a book written for young adults by a first-time, previously unpublished author.”
 * YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults**—“YALSA's newest award will honor the best nonfiction book for young adults; the first winner will be named in 2010.” []